Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are a portable easy breakfast that cook perfectly each and every time in the pressure cooker. Slice them up and serve on toast with avocado, chop to put in egg salad, or sprinkle with a hint of sea salt these are a filling snack any time of day! One of my favorite ways to use these are in my Smoky Deviled Eggs.
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Why this recipe works
- Perfect - every time you make these hard boiled eggs they turn out perfect! The 5-5-5 method takes the guess work out of the process. Did you know you can also make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Quail Eggs?
- Time saver - no more waiting for giant pots of water to boil!
- Mostly hands off - you still have to peel them, BUT just stick them in the pot then walk away while they cook. No more babysitting!
- Easy peeling - these peel like a champ! So easy to do you won't wan to make them any other way.
Ingredients you will need
Ingredient notes
To minimize cracking during the cooking process be sure to let your eggs come to room temperature. You can do this by naturally by letting them sit on the counter prior to cooking for 30 minutes to one hour.
How to make it
Step 1: Pressure cook the eggs
Pour the minimum amount of water for your Instant Pot in the liner. Add the rack, and place the eggs.
- 3-Quart Instant Pot - ½ cup
- 6-Quart Instant Pot - 1 cup
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - 2 cups
Or, pour in water then place eggs in steamer basket the put the whole thing in the liner. It's very convenient to use the steamer basket because when you're done you can just remove the whole thing to place in the sink for an ice bath.
I use the 5-5-5 method for making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. This means we cook for 5 minutes on high pressure, follow with a 5-minute natural pressure release, and put the cooked eggs into an ice bath for 5-minutes before peeling.
Step 2: Cool and peel the hard boiled eggs
To peel the eggs crack and roll them on the countertop. Start peeling the shell on the widest end of the egg for best results.
You can also peel the eggs under water. Do this by filling a bowl with water, crack the egg on the bottom, and then proceed to peel the shell.
Expert tips
- Age matters - older eggs peel easier than fresher eggs.
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - I tested this recipe in a 6-quart, but if you are using an 8-quart then you can skip the 5-minute natural pressure release to just do a quick release. Because of it's size it takes longer to come to pressure so it cooks longer making the NPR unnecessary.
- Stick around - while you can be busy doing other things while you wait don't forget the eggs! Be sure to remove the eggs after the NPR to the ice water bath to prevent overcooking. If your eggs overcook then they can turn brown or the yolks can have a green ring around them.
FAQs
Yes, you can use eggs collected from your hens or from a local for this recipe.
You can cook as many as you can fit in your pot. The cook time remains the same.
All Instant Pots are different and you may have to play around with the time for your pot. You can add a minute or subtract a minute then go from there. If you are at high altitude your cook time will increase possibly by ¼ more at 5,000 feet or more according to the USDA.
No, you can leave the shell on until you are ready to eat them. However, I have found that they are easier if you peel them right away.
Serving suggestions
Serve these up as a portable breakfast with a little sea salt or siracha sauce. Double this Scotch Egg recipe to mix up your breakfast meal prep routine. Use these as a garnish for salads or slice to add to a sandwich. Now that you have hard boiled eggs down, try out some great one-pot meals next.
Storage
Hard boiled eggs can last up to one week in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container or plastic bag. Egg yolks can be frozen and used for garnishes later for salads or other dishes. Egg whites should not be frozen because they get tough and rubbery. If freezing, thaw in the refrigerator.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Add water to liner of the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure (normal) for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute natural pressure release. Remove eggs immediately to ice bath to cool for 5 minutes prior to peeling.
- See post above for different methods to put eggs in pressure cooker. Note time are for a 6-quart Instant Pot Duo. Other models may need adjusting for time or water.
Notes
- Age matters - older eggs peel easier than fresher eggs.
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - I tested this recipe in a 6-quart, but if you are using an 8-quart then you can skip the 5-minute natural pressure release to just do a quick release. Because of it's size it takes longer to come to pressure so it cooks longer making the NPR unnecessary.
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